Clear Ultra-Light Daily Fluid SPF 30+

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Rating

Best / 4

AMAZING

This is the best moisturizer I have ever used! Does not leave a greasy sunscreen residue. It really hydrates your skin and leaves it feeling so smooth and silky. Yes it's liquid-like so don't squeeze the bottle too tightly. Be gentle. I actually love the fluid texture... it lasts longer because it spreads so well. Btw this is the exact same product as the Resist Daily Fluid with Spf 50... The ingredient list is identical so save yourself a few bucks and buy this one from the Clear line instead!

BC

Reviewed on Thursday, February 19, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Water-Light Goodness

This product is watery, so it is exceptionally easy to spread across the skin. I love its watery texture - very lightweight and smooth. Not greasy at all. It feels like I'm not wearing any product at all! I have combination skin, and was previously using Olay Complete SPF 15, and this product is lighter and less shiny than Olay's. The product descriptions on the site are spot on. Thank you for the honest descriptions and such an amazing product. Water-light goodness!

Saigh C.

Reviewed on Saturday, January 31, 2015

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Clogged my pores

I wish this sunscreen had worked out for me, but I'm not surprised it didn't. It looks fantastic under makeup, doesn't leave a white cast, doesn't feel greasy and is just overall a great sunscreen. Unfortunately, it clogged my pores just like every other sunscreen I've tried :( I bought 7 samples of this hoping it would work out. I've tried the Resist Daily Fluid SPF 50, a few Neutrogena ones and so far have had no luck. My search continues...

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Monday, February 02, 2015

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can help find a product that works best for your skin type!

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Anonymous

Reviewed on Thursday, January 22, 2015

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

If Only

I love PC and I really wanted to love this sunscreen. The texture and weight is fantastic, doesn't feel too heavy on my oily/combination skin. I also like how it includes green tea extract and other antioxidants. Only problem is that it is NOT mattifying (at least on my skin). When I wear this my skin becomes very slick. I guess I will keep it for days that I'm just around the house, but I wouldn't wear it under makeup or for an average hot day.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Friday, January 23, 2015

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Anonymous

Reviewed on Saturday, January 10, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Amazing SPF

This is very close to a HG SPF product for me. The texture is truly light; there is no typical SPF stink; it does not sting even though this is a chemical SPF; it goes into my skin and does not roll off; and it provides enough hydration even on my drier cheeks. And the name is correct also when it comes to mattifying: I usually have shine in the T-zone by 10 am, and I noticed that it doesn't appear now until the afternoon. I will definitely be reordering.

Anonymous

Reviewed on Sunday, January 04, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

A wonderful sunscreen

A truly outstanding sunscreen for oily, blemished skin. Question: will this ever be labelled SPF 50 considering it is the same formulation as the RESIST sunscreen for oily skin?

ANGIE R.

Reviewed on Monday, December 29, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Only sunscreen that doesn't cause breakouts!

I have never been able to use sunscreen on my face for more than a day or two before I'd end up covered in deep acne... until PC came out with this Clear sunscreen! I trusted the Clear line and was willing to try this. Not only do I NOT break out with this, but my skin tone has evened out beautifully and the dark spots on my face are fading. I use this every day, and can even sleep with it on and not suffer breakouts! I do need the stop-shine liquid as this is not mattifying, but I love it!

Sarah C.

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 09, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

My new go-to moisturizer

This has been the best moisturizer I've used in a long time! I have combination skin, but a very oily T-zone, and most moisturizers just make it worse, or leave an oily residue on my skin. This product is super light-weight, non-greasy, and my skin is noticeably less oily. I'm shocked at some of the poor reviews because it definitely worked the way it's described on my skin. And the sunscreen is an added bonuses. Love this product!

M K.

Reviewed on Thursday, December 04, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Only sunscreen I will ever use on my face

I loved the super light texture so I had to buy the full size! No white casts, non-oily, no breakouts, my skin just loves this product. By the way I always wondered what SPF+ actually means. I noticed that Clear sunscreen is the only sunscreen with plus at the end. What's the difference between SPF and SPF+? How long does SPF30+ last? and do I need to reapply the product after certain hours during the day (assuming that I'm not perspirating)?

Anna J.

Reviewed on Wednesday, November 26, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

helped with acne, but oily

I really hoped this would work, but even though I only have combination skin, this product made me oily and shiny like none of the other PC sunscreens. But on the plus side, it didn't irritate or break me out.

SARAH

Reviewed on Wednesday, November 26, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Best light moisturizer for mild acne/sensitive skin

Love this moisturizer! I have acne prone (mild) and sensitive skin. This doesn't cause me to break out and does not sting my skin. This moisturizer is very runny/light so it is very easy to spread on the skin and absorbs quickly. Please make a version of this moisturizer without spf so I can use as my evening/pm moisturizer as well!

Jenn

Reviewed on Wednesday, November 05, 2014

20 out of 100

Rating

Worst / 4

not mattifying at all

I ordered this hoping that i'd finally found a moisturizer that wouldn't make me an oil slick as i have very oily skin. I was wrong :( I've gone back to the lightweight antioxidant serum instead.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Thursday, November 06, 2014

Hi, and thanks for your comments - we're sorry to hear this did work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team to see if they can help you with an exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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anabel b.

Reviewed on Monday, October 27, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Big NO for my skin

Maybe it is just my skin but this product did not work out for me. First of all ... I patiently waited for this product to be released thinking that it would be a great stunner time investment since it "mattifies" and has sun protection. I gave this product a fair shot (close to 3months) before I just had to stop using it. It broke me out like nothing ever has.. Now I have scars and dark spots because I decided to use my fingers to ease my break outs... I also felt and looked like a grease ball

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Hi, and thanks for your comments - we're sorry to hear this didn't work for you! We encourage you to reach out to our Customer Care team, who might be able to help find an alternate product that will work better for you.

—Paula's Choice

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Lelah W.

Reviewed on Saturday, October 25, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Love This Sun Screen!

I'm in my mid 50s and I'm so happy to have tried this sun screen. This is the first product that I've been able to use that doesn't break out my oily skin. I wish I'd had it when I was in my 20s and 30s and frying myself on the beaches of Miami! It would have prevented a lot of the skin problems I'm facing now.
No, it doesn't have a matte finish but it's got a super light texture and is non greasy. It's also non drying and does moisturize. Finally, a sun screen I can use on my face!

Cecilia S.

Reviewed on Tuesday, October 21, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

oil bucket

This caused my skin to become so oily I was blotting every hour. I went back to estee lauder day wear spf 50 and I've only blotted twice.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

We're sorry this sunscreen didn't work well for your oily skin. Please contact us to arrange for a return or exchange. Also, consider applying our Shine Stopper over or under the DayWear product. You may find you prefer this to blotting papers, as it provides long-lasting shine control.

—Admin

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AMANDA P.

Reviewed on Monday, October 20, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Finally sun protection I can wear everyday

For me, this product delivers exactly what was promised.
I have been using this product 4-5 times per week for about 4 months on my combination, acne-prone, sensitive skin. This is one of the only products (including other Paula's Choice products I have tried) that I can realistically wear on a daily basis that doesn't cause my skin to break out or develop red/sensitive patches. We will see how it holds up in the winter, but so far it looks promising.
Well done!

Anonymous

Reviewed on Tuesday, September 16, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Love this product

I love this product, but I give it 3 stars because it claims to be mattifying, but definitely is not. We rely on Paula's Choice to provide us with accurate descriptions - something we don't always get with department store brands. Loyal customers are disappointed when our expectations are not met. If "mattifying" was taken out of the name of this product, users would be less dissatisfied. This is easy to spread and does not irritate. Best for my skin thus far and I've tried all of them!

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Thanks for your review! We are going to be changing the name of this product to remove "mattifying" as it has proven to be misleading for many customers, and that's never our intent. A more accurate way to describe this product would be that it feels matte but doesn't look matte. It's a truly light formula but the active ingredients can leave a natural sheen on skin that we were hoping the silica (an absorbent) would temper.

—Admin

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Judy Y.

Reviewed on Sunday, September 14, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Oily and shiny :(

I trialed this for several days, but couldn't take the oiliness or shininess any more - my skin's vastly improved with the PC Resist line, but this one's a miss, although I do appreciate the sun protection. Am ordering the new Resist SPF 50 fluid with the hope that the mattifying description's accurate this time.

Chelsea E.

Reviewed on Saturday, September 13, 2014

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Good but underwhelming

I like the feel of this moisturizer-- it's lightweight and soaks in easily. However, I have noticed a few more small bumpy acne breakouts here and there since using, so it could be causing breakouts. I've also switched to several Paula's Choice products along with this one, so I can't be sure which, if any, are the real cause of the breakouts not improving and maybe even worsening.

John

Reviewed on Friday, September 12, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Didn't work for me

Usual stellar ingredient list from PC. Light texture, feels weightless and isn't irritating. Unfortunately I did not find this product to be shine-free or mattifying at all. I tried it several times, even cautious not to layer a bunch of products underneath. Each time the initial finish was more satin-matte than matte, and each time my face became more and more radiant as the day went by. Disappointed that this product no where near lives up to it's name or intended benefits.

joann

Reviewed on Saturday, September 06, 2014

20 out of 100

Rating

Worst / 4

oily

I've been using this Clear Ultra Light Daily Mattifying Fluid SPF 30 for three months and it breaks me out! The formula dries fast but its oily as heck. It does have a tingling sensation when applied but it goes away as soon as it dries. I don't recommend this to anyone with sensitive acne prone skin.

Gina

Reviewed on Thursday, September 04, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

LOVE this poduct!!!

I received a sample size of this in my Ipsy bag last month. This is the BEST moisturizer I have EVER used. I have very oily, acne prone skin. I also live in the South where it is extremely humid. This stuff does it's job. Controlled the oil and also improved the look of my complexion. I have been searching for something like this for YEARS. YEARS people!! I'll be buying a full size when the sample size runs out.

KIRA

Reviewed on Monday, September 01, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

SO close!

This product does, in many ways, exactly what it says it will. It is the lightest sunscreen I've ever used, but it doesn't have a matte finish at all. Rather the finish is much less oily than the average sunscreen.
Sadly, after using off and on for about a little over a week I am reacting with redness and mild discomfort upon use.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Thanks for your review! Please contact us to discuss this further. We'd like to know what else you're applynig along with this product, as it may be the interaction between the products that's leading to this. And of course, if you remain unhappy, we'll provide a full refund or exchange.

—Admin

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Beverly F.

Reviewed on Saturday, August 30, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Ultra light, not matte

I previously had used the Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense which I liked, but switched to the Hydralight Shine Free SPF after becoming to pale during the winter. Both are great but neither prevent me from becoming oily by the end of the day. (Resist a little better than Hydralight.) So when I saw this I snapped up it up. It has an ultra thin consistency and goes on well. Moisturizes well for oily skin. But its not matte, less so than Hydralight, and smells terribly of chemical SPF. Returned it

Julie C.

Reviewed on Thursday, August 28, 2014

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Not Mattifying..Not great for oily skin

This lotion was strange. When you first put it on, it doesn't feel mattifying at all. I think thats the reason for all the complaints... but after i applied my makeup , i found i did not get greasy or shiny throughout the entire day. It actually worked amazing for me... but 27.00 a bottle? Paulas Choice is slowly getting out of my price range.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Friday, September 05, 2014

Thanks for your feedback! You can always refer to the Beautypedia sectoin of our site to see if there are some lower-priced alternatives we recommend.

Its non-greasy, liquid texture sets to a soft finish that minimizes the appearance of pores and keeps excess shine in check. A blend of soothing, plant-based antioxidants works to fade red marks and stimulate collagen production for firmer, younger-looking skin. Ideal for use under makeup (so you can skip the foundation primer) and gentle enough for use around the eyes.

Who is this product for?Clear Ultra-Light Daily Fluid SPF 30+ is for anyone with breakout-prone skin who wants a moisturizer with sunscreen that feels super-light, and keeps excess oil in check while minimizing enlarged pores. Ideal for those struggling with oily skin, enlarged pores, and signs of aging.

Expiration Date 4/2016

Sources to support the claims made for Clear Ultra-Light Daily Fluid SPF 30+

DIRECTIONS: Apply liberally before sun exposure as the last step in your morning skincare routine. Allow a moment to dry before applying makeup. For extra sun protection and to create a flawless finish, follow with a Paula’s Choice foundation and pressed powder with sunscreen.

There may be one at some point, but for now our Skin Balancing Invisible Finish Moisture Gel works beautifully as a nighttime moisturizer when using Clear. For extra anti-aging ingredients without making breakouts worse, you can also use our Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Hydrator.

Yes, if not better, though it always depends on the other products you apply beforehand. For example, an emollient cleanser or moisturizer will prevent adequate oil absorption. You will find that Clear Ultra-Light Daily Fluid does a wonderful job keeping excess shine in check while not feeling the least bit slick or heavy on skin.

Not directly. Its ultra-light texture is unlikely to make breakouts worse, and simply protecting skin from daily sun damage means it will act younger and heal faster and more efficiently than if it were routinely exposed to damaging UV light. One more bonus: The antioxidants this product contains not only help fight multiple signs of aging, they also work to speed healing of red marks from past breakouts!

Although we cannot state with 100% certainty that any product, whether from Paula’s Choice or another brand, won’t cause breakouts, we’re confident stating that it’s extremely unlikely that this Clear daytime moisturizer will cause breakouts. Not only is the formula super-light, but it lacks the heavier thickening agents and potentially pore-clogging ingredients found in moisturizers with a creamy texture.

Clear Ultra-Light Daily Fluid is best for normal, combination, or oily skin prone to breakouts. Those with dry skin and breakouts are likely to feel this product doesn’t provide the moisture their skin needs, so should consider our Moisture Boost Daily Restoring Complex SPF 30, which is compatible with other Clear products. If you have dry skin and would like to try this product, we recommend ordering the trial size first—or you can apply this daytime moisturizer over our Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum.

Because of the excellent sun protection it provides, this will help fade those lingering marks from past breakouts, especially when used as part of a comprehensive, gentle skin-care routine that includes a good exfoliant (such as what’s part of the Clear line) and serum loaded with anti-aging ingredients, such as Resist Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum.

It’s hard to tell exactly what will cause someone with rosacea to have a reaction. Because this is 100% guaranteed you can always try it and see how your skin responds. If you have rosacea and combination to oily skin you can also try our Resist Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 instead.

The potential cause for concern is the active ingredients that create this product’s broad-spectrum sunscreen can be a problem for those with extra-sensitive skin, but it’s always hard to determine what amount of risk that presents for each person. Because this product is 100% guaranteed you can always try it to see how it works for your skin. Or, your skin may do better with the mineral active ingredients in our Hydralight Shine-Free Daily Mineral Complex SPF 30.